Caleb's head raised slightly as Meesei explained the current evidence, but he didn't look at her directly. His breathing seemed to become shallow in the silent moments after Meesei finished. He was clearly anxious. "I didn't gather evidence myself, I was told by Galsek what he had found out about dad's murder. He told me you would lie and accuse Harriet rather than Oswall."

"Galsek?" Vera leaned forward and looked at her son's face, "Are you sure, Caleb?"

Caleb nodded. "I got angry. What he said about Oswall having the chance to poison dad was true, I found that out, so I sneaked into the armoury and got a silver knife to kill him. I knew he wouldn't get caught if you were going to lie. I don't know any more, though."

Vera looked up at Meesei, "Galsek is one of Harriet's alphas. A sly one at that. He has to be working on his own terms."

From that reminder, Caleb lowered his head again. If seemed his blind rage had turned to doubt already. He knew he was in trouble.